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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 884.35, 1,325.85 and 537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 884.35, 1,325.85 and 537.76 is: 806.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    884.35 : 1,325.85 = 537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    884.35/1,325.85 = 537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    884.35x = 1,325.85 × 537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    884.35x = 712,989.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,989.10/884.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.23

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